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title: "Untied Finance Research"
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# Untied Finance Research

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ab80c3c-634c-4006-ad64-c3bc0afd3ba6

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## Summary

UK Export Finance (UKEF), located at 1 Horse Guards Road, London, has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the project titled "Untied Finance Research." This tender falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000) and involves conducting research to assess the benefits of UKEF offering untied finance, in alignment with the 2024-2029 Business Plan objectives. The contract, valued at £89,485.37, covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12 August 2024 and the contract period from 20 September 2024 to 17 January 2025. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in finance and market analysis. SMEs and VCSE organisations are especially well-suited for this type of contract, given their potential eligibility and expertise in strategic project analysis. Momentus Global Development Ltd, an SME based in Vancouver, Canada, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for international firms to secure UK research projects. This procurement is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and secure contracts that align with governmental strategic objectives.

## Notice

Research leading to a recommendation on what advantages there could be to the UK of UKEF offering untied finance (in some form) and whether there is a market gap for this, particularly in relation to supporting strategic imports and overseas pro-jects/investments that would benefit the UK. This should be considered in line with our 2024-2029 Business Plan objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0077ccf5-d3b1-49fe-8776-cce09a842a4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,485 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOMENTUS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0077ccf5-d3b1-49fe-8776-cce09a842a4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0077ccf5-d3b1-49fe-8776-cce09a842a4d
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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